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Bill115th CongressFiled Jun 22, 2017International Affairs
H.R. 3030

Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Jul 17, 2018)

Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018

(Sec. 3) This bill states that it shall be U.S. policy to regard the prevention of genocide and other atrocities as in its national security interests.

(Sec. 4) The Foreign Service Act of 1980 is amended to provide for the training of Foreign Service officers in recognizing patterns of escalation and early warning signs of potential atrocities or violence, including gender-based violence, and methods of conflict assessment, peace building, and early response.

(Sec. 5) The President shall report to Congress regarding U.S. actions to prevent and respond to potential genocides and mass atrocities and countries and regions at risk of atrocities, including descriptions of potential perpetrators and target groups.

What just happenedJul 18, 2018

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 521.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2](R-MO)Sponsor
117 cosponsors82 D35 R
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  1. Jul 18, 2018Calendars

    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 521.

  2. Jul 17, 2018FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Jul 17, 2018FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 5 (Roll no. 334). (text: CR H6315-6316)

  4. Jul 17, 2018Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 5 (Roll no. 334).(text: CR H6315-6316)

  5. Jul 17, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6343-6344)

  6. Jul 17, 2018FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  7. Jul 17, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3030.

  8. Jul 17, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6315-6319)

  9. Jul 17, 2018FloorH30300

    Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  10. May 17, 2018Committee

    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules,.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  11. May 17, 2018Committee

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  12. May 17, 2018Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  13. May 10, 2018Committee

    Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations Discharged.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  14. Sep 5, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.

    Africa Subcommittee
  15. Jun 28, 2017IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5238-5239)

  16. Jun 22, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee
  17. Jun 22, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  18. Jun 22, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  19. Jun 22, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedJul 17, 201836

Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018

(Sec. 3) This bill states that it shall be U.S. policy to regard the prevention of genocide and other atrocities as in its national security interests.

(Sec. 4) The Foreign Service Act of 1980 is amended to provide for the training of Foreign Service officers in recognizing patterns of escalation and early warning signs of potential atrocities or violence, including gender-based violence, and methods of conflict assessment, peace building, and early response.

(Sec. 5) The President shall report to Congress regarding U.S. actions to prevent and respond to potential genocides and mass atrocities and countries and regions at risk of atrocities, including descriptions of potential perpetrators and target groups.

Introduced in HouseJun 22, 2017

Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017

This bill states that it is U.S. policy to regard the prevention of genocide and other atrocity crimes as a core national security interest and a core moral responsibility.

The President shall instruct the Department of State to establish a Mass Atrocities Task Force to strengthen State Department efforts and assist other agency efforts at atrocity prevention and response.

The Foreign Service Act of 1980 is amended to provide for the training of Foreign Service Officers in conflict and atrocity crimes prevention.

The Director of National Intelligence is encouraged to include in his or her annual testimony to Congress on threats to U.S. national security: (1) a review of countries and regions at risk of atrocity crimes; and (2) specific countries and regions at immediate risk of atrocity crimes, including most likely pathways to violence, specific risk factors, potential perpetrators, and at-risk target groups.

The bill establishes the Complex Crises Fund to enable the State Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development to support programs and activities to prevent or respond to emerging or unforeseen foreign challenges and complex crises overseas, including potential atrocity crimes. Fund amounts may not be expended for lethal assistance or to respond to natural disasters.

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